Renault Caravelle
(1959 - 1968)
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Although the Renault Floride had been considered an automotive beauty from the outset, it lacked the performance to be taken seriously in sporting circles. Renault corrected this with the installation of the "Ventoux" engine, creating a practical everyday sports car that fulfilled many needs, as the magazine 'hobby' stated at the time. This report summarizes the original test report from 1962 and is illustrated with archive pictures and brochures of the beautiful Caravalle and Floride S.
The Renault Caravelle and R8 models had a lot to offer in the early sixties. The Caravelle coupé came with four disc brakes, while the R8 offered very good interior space and four doors in relation to its compact exterior dimensions. Both were also given a lively engine despite their small displacement. Of course, these two French cars were not immune to flaws either... The test drivers of the time took a closer look, as this report with the wording of the time and many historical illustrations shows.
Renault wanted to counter the success of the VW Karmann-Ghia and built the Floride, which was also called the Caravelle. From 1959 to 1968, the elegant car, initially equipped with Dauphine and later with R8 technology, was built as a coupé and a convertible. During the nine years, it became ever more powerful and faster, but little changed in terms of design. It remained an affordable and comfortable car with a little luxury, coupled with everyday practicality and economy. This driving report portrays a Renault Caravelle 1100 from 1964 and tells the story of the model series, illustrated with current and historical pictures, as well as sales brochures.
Current market prices for Renault Caravelle
Coupe, 48 PS, 956 cm3
Convertible, 48 PS, 956 cm3
Coupe, 52 PS, 1108 cm3
Convertible, 52 PS, 1108 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Renault Caravelle
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Caravelle Convertible 1963 Sold RM/Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale (April 6, 2018) |
Caravelle Convertible | 1963 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale (April 6, 2018) | |
| Renault Caravelle 1964 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 29, 2017) |
Caravelle | 1964 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 29, 2017) | |
| Renault Caravelle 1967 Sold Bonhams December 2015 Classic Car Sale (December 5, 2015) |
Caravelle | 1967 | Sold | Bonhams December 2015 Classic Car Sale (December 5, 2015) | |
| Renault Caravelle 1964 Not Sold H&H Classics Donington Park (February 24, 2016) |
Caravelle | 1964 | Not Sold | H&H Classics Donington Park (February 24, 2016) | |
| Renault Caravelle 1966 Sold Osenat Automobiles de Collections Automobilia (June 14, 2015) |
Caravelle | 1966 | Sold | Osenat Automobiles de Collections Automobilia (June 14, 2015) | |
| Renault Caravelle 1964 Sold Charterhouse The Footman James Classic Sale (November 8, 2015) |
Caravelle | 1964 | Sold | Charterhouse The Footman James Classic Sale (November 8, 2015) | |
| Renault Caravelle 1964 Not Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (November 26, 2016) |
Caravelle | 1964 | Not Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (November 26, 2016) | |
| Renault Caravelle 1967 Sold Bonhams December 2015 Classic Car Sale (December 5, 2015) |
Caravelle | 1967 | Sold | Bonhams December 2015 Classic Car Sale (December 5, 2015) | |
| Renault Caravelle 1967 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (November 5, 2016) |
Caravelle | 1967 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (November 5, 2016) |
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